Colin Bligh: 3B/RHP, (2023) Catholic Memorial, MA. 5-foot-11, 185-pound athletic solid build. Above average at the plate, Bligh's 99 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. (68.1 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic balanced stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Has explosive bat speed, flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Was able to create loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive approach. Projectable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 82 mph; shows soft sure hands, a clean natural exchange, and developing feet. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Colin Bligh, Catholic Memorial, 2023, MA

Position: 3B/RHP

Body: 5-foot-11, 185-pound athletic solid build.

Hit: (RHH) Above average. Began in an athletic balanced stance with a small load, then used a small stride. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat loose swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 99 mph exit velocity, average 91.3 mph. 68.1 mph bat speed average. 19.2 mph hand speed average. Ranks #1 with ev at the event. 

Defense:  (IF) Soft sure hands, developing footwork, clean natural exchange. Projectable.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. 

Arm: 82 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed hitting corner infielder and right-handed pitcher. The approach in the infield is solid as the feet work and he shows a reliable glove through the fielding of the baseball. The arm is clean, throwing 78 mph during the infield portion of the workout. The bat has an exit velocity of 85 mph. The setup is even in base and the front foot steps into the baseball as it approaches the hitting zone. The swing is simple and clean. On the mound, the fastball sat 76-78 mph. The spin pitch was 66-68 mph and big in shape. The changeup is a developing pitch. The delivery is online with the feet and the slot is above 3/4 in action. The lift is athletic, hip turn at the top and he shows good shoulder and hip separation. The arm works freely.

Exit Velocity- 85 mph

INF Velocity- 78 mph